Former miner, who was awarded the George Medal for his bravery, died peacefully at his home, his son has saidBernard Kenny, the man hailed a hero for trying to prevent the murder of the MP Jo Cox, has died aged 79. Kenny, who was awarded the George Medal for bravery, died at his home on Monday, his son Phil said. He wanted to die at home and he did so.”Brendan Cox, Jo Cox’s husband, tweeted that Kenny was “a hero”. “I hope they will take comfort in the fact that Bernard will forever be remembered as a true hero, both as a member of the miners’ rescue team and as a constituent of Batley and Spen who risked his life to protect Jo Cox. Despite the announcement that he would receive the George Medal, he had not taken possession of it before his death.

Source: The Guardian August 14, 2017 23:00 UTC